Strapi is an open-source headless CMS that allows developers to build and deploy web applications with ease. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Strapi on the latest version of POP! OS.
Before getting started, make sure you have the following:
Open the Terminal: Press Ctrl + Alt + T to launch a Terminal window.
Install Node.js: Strapi requires Node.js to run. Use the following command to install Node.js:
sudo apt install nodejs
Install npm: npm is also required to install and manage Strapi dependencies. Use the following command to install npm:
sudo apt install npm
Install Strapi: Now, you can use the npm to install Strapi globally by entering the following command:
sudo npm install -g strapi
Verify Strapi Installation: After installing Strapi, you can verify the installation by checking the version. Use the following command to get Strapi version:
strapi -v
Create a new Strapi project: Now, you can create a new project using Strapi. Use the following command to create a new Strapi project:
strapi new myproject --quickstart
This command will create a new Strapi project with the name myproject.
Run Strapi: After creating a new project, you can use the following command to start the Strapi server:
cd myproject
strapi start
This command will start the Strapi server on http://localhost:1337/.
Open Strapi in the Browser: Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:1337/admin. You should see the Strapi dashboard, and you can start building your app!
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Strapi on POP! OS Latest. You can now create new Strapi projects and begin building headless CMS applications with ease!
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